2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,065
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,065
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
0
CO2 metric tons 2022:
4,621
Data from MSHA
(The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards for mines.)
Mine ID:
4608675
Mine state:
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Birch River Surface Mine No. 1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/07/2022
Current controller:
Matthew Ashley
Current operator:
Birch River Resources, LLC
County:
Nicholas
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.391667
Longitude:
-80.733056
Directions to mine:
Travel Rt. 19 to Muddlety exit outside of Summersville. Go 5.2 miles on Rt. 55 towards Craigsville. Entrance is on left.
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